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ITMEMS Presentation Richard Dodge, Chair
Local Organizing Committee October 16, 2006
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The USCRTF Florida (represented by a
LOC) Succeeded at the bid at 10th ICRS in
Okinawa 2004 to host the
Sanctioned by International Society for Reef
Studies Co-Sponsored by The U.S. Coral Reef Task
Force The State of Florida
Presentation Monday October 16, 2006 by Local
Organizing Committee
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What is the 11th International Coral Reef
Symposium?

• Worlds foremost coral reef Science meeting
• Brings together international scientists,
  managers, conservationists, NGOs, and young
  investigators.
• Prior Okinawa, Bali, Panama, Guam, Tahiti,
  Philippines, Australia, India.
• Held every 4 years.
• Last on U.S. mainland in 1977.
• Awarded to US/Florida in 2008.
• gt2,400 attendees anticipated.

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Sanctioning OrganizationThe International
Society of Reef Studies (ISRS)

• Largest society of reef scientists
• Goal scientific understanding of coral reefs
• Quarterly scientific journal Coral Reefs
• Peer-reviewed scholarly works on the geology,
  biology, ecology, and environmental issues
• Publishes briefing papers and statements
• Meetings, conferences, newsletter, fellowships.
• Sanctions, the International Coral Reef Symposium
  (ICRS), quadrennial, best Science and
  relationships to Conservation, Management.

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The UNITED STATES is honored to serve as the
Host Country for the 11th ICRS
US Coral Reef Task Force

• Commitment to Coral Reef Conservation
• Leadership

• Research
• Management
• Education

12 federal agencies 7 states territories 3
freely associated states
US Venue mutual exposure of participants to
advanced coral reef science, technology, and
management
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The State of FLORIDA is honored to be the site
for 11th ICRS

• Extensive US coral reef ecosystems, near coasts
• Highly visited and used
• Recreation, education, research, inspiration
• Significant economic impact
• Large research data base
• Coordinated management
• S. Florida easily accessible, international
  destination

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Local Organizing Committee Host Country
Endorsement Committee
Organizational Responsibility

LOC Dr. Richard Dodge, NSU NCRI Dr. John Ogden,
FIO, USF Dr. Robert van Woesik, FIT Ms. Chantal
Collier, FL DEP Dr. Robert Ginsburg, UM RSMAS Dr.
Peter Glynn, UM RSMAS Mr. Billy Causey, FKNMS
NOAA Mr. Walt Jaap, USF Dr. John McManus, UM
RSMAS NCORE Dr. Bernhard Riegl, NSU NCRI Dr.
Steven Miller, NURC Dr. Peter Swart, UM RSMAS Dr.
Jim Porter, UGA Dr. Ruth Kelty, NOS NOAA Dr.
Frank Muller-Karger, USF Ms. Dianne
Behringer, Florida Sea Grant
HCEC Mr. Roger B. Griffis, NOAA Mr. Randal
Bowman, DOI Dr. Arthur E. Paterson, NOAA Ms.
Colleen M. Castille, Sec., Fla DEP Mr. Robert
Ballard, Dep. Sec., Fla DEP Ms. Steffanie
Bailenson, Dir., OCAMA
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MISSION VISION to provide

• Outstanding Science
• Media Communication
• Field and interaction programs
• Venue, logistics, web
• Range of accommodations
• Encourage students, developing country attendees
• Sponsorships (General Event)
• Professional Organization

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Ecumenical Encompassing Science Program

• Central theme REEFS FOR THE FUTURE
• What is happening NOW contributes to the future
  of coral reefs
• Question-driven mini-symposia around provocative
  themes
• Global not parochial
• Web Topic Chair Call

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Science Program Extension Regional Field
Workshops(to be discussed here at ITMEMS)
ICRS
Scientific Needs for Coral Reef Management
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Exceptional Field Trips

• Regional Opportunities
• Excellent diving facilities throughout
• Barrier Reefs
• Bank
• Atolls
• Fringing
• Patch
• Living Fossil
• Models for sustainable conservation
  management Communication

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Gateway to Coral Reefs of Western Atlantic, Gulf
of Mexico, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
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Programmatic Technological Features

• Build on excellence of previous symposia
• Communication of the Science, conservation ,
  management of coral reefs
• Feedback in scientific program design
• Broad representation participation
• Website and diverse media
• Visa facilitation
• Support for students attendees from
  developing countries
• Timely Proceedings

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Venue Ft.Lauderdale Florida
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Venue Attributes

• Proximity to Coral Reefs Diving
• 400 KM Florida Reef Track
• Gateway to Atlantic, Gulf, Caribbean
• Convention Center excellent space for plenary
  sessions, mini-symposia, meetings, posters,
  exhibits, networking discussion areas and food
  service
• Accommodations
• Range of rates in hotels
• Online Reservations
• Airports
• Easy access with three major airports, Miami, Ft.
  Lauderdale and West Palm

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11th ICRS Sponsors

• Co-Sponsorships
• General
• Barrier Reef
• Atoll
• Fringing Reef
• Patch Reef
• Coral Colony
• Polyp
• Activities Events
• Press Enhancement
• Welcome Closing Ceremonies, Banquets
• Poster Receptions, Lunches, Plenaries, Special
  Sessions
• Internet, Audio-Visual

11th ICRS Sponsorship Opportunities
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REEFS FOR THE FUTURE

• Expanding Reef Science, Conservation, Management
• Communicating about the Worlds Coral Reefs
• Generating attention for coral reefs globally and
  for Florida, W. Atlantic, Caribbean Gulf of
  Mexico
• Scientists, Managers, Students,
• Conservationists,
• Developing Country attendees
• Exhibits and Exhibitions
• Partnerships
• Sponsor recognition

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WELCOME ITMEMS participants to
July 7-11, 2008
www.nova.edu/ncri/11icrs
Please visit our ITMEMS display